The Calvary Task Force at its Oct. 1 meeting showed support for the continuation of the SHARE shelter located in the old Calvary Lutheran Church on the condition that changes are made to the screening process to keep sex offenders, such as the…MORE
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Acclaimed Irish tenor to speak at legacy luncheon
Sat, 10/03/09
Irish tenor and acclaimed speaker Ronan Tynan will be featured at Providence Mount Saint Vincent's annual Legacy Community Luncheon fundraiser to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Westin Seattle, 1900 Fifth Ave.,…MORE
South Park Bridge stuck between a rock and a hard place
Sat, 10/03/09
The 80 year-old South Park Bridge that reaches across the Duwamish River is quickly losing its grip as 20,000 cars and trucks pass over and press down on its frail arms each day, leaving politicians, community leaders and area business owners and…MORE
Two West Seattle companies receive mayor's small business award
Fri, 10/02/09
Two West Seattle businesses have been named Mayor Greg Nickels Small Business Award winners.
The winners include Alki Kayak Tours and Cupcake Royale /Verite Coffee (also the Ballard location).
The business owners, along with…MORE
Three Ballard companies receive mayor's small business award
Fri, 10/02/09
Three Ballard businesses and one Interbay company have been named Mayor Greg Nickels Small Business Award winners.
The winners include the Ballard and Greenwood Sip and Ship, Cupcake Royale and Verite Coffee (also the West Seattle…MORE
Emmy-winning Ballard grad joins fight against cancer
Fri, 10/02/09
Jean Smart, a Ballard High School graduate and Emmy Award-winning actress, has joined the Chris Elliott Fund as a board member and as their public spokesperson in its fight against brain cancer.
Smart will be speaking at the Chris Elliott…MORE
Residents shout out about airport noise
Fri, 10/02/09
The vast auditorium at the state Criminal Justice Training Center in Burien proved big enough Sept. 29, to accommodate Highline residents with questions and concerns about jet noise from Sea-Tac International Airport.
Crowds overflowed the…MORE
Cuts would mean one deputy for high-crime North Highline, sheriff testifies
Fri, 10/02/09
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr told King County Council members on Sept. 30 that a proposed budget would leave only one deputy per shift to cover all of Boulevard Park and White Center.
Another deputy could patrol Skyway but there would be…MORE
City sees High Point as model for youth outreach
Fri, 10/02/09
Community members met with representatives from the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department to discuss community needs at the High Point Community Center Oct. 1, where about 50 people showed up to voice concerns about youth, seniors and…MORE
SLIDESHOW: Battle for Seattle fundraiser earns candidates nearly $15,000
Thu, 10/01/09
A fundraising event, coined "The Battle for Seattle," was held Wednesday night, Sept. 30, at the Crocodile Lounge in Belltown for Mike McGinn, who is running for Seattle mayor, Dow Constantine, who is vying for the King County executive spot,…MORE
